Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Blond hair; blue eyes. Chance has a small dimple on his right cheek.

DNA: Available

Circumstances of DisappearanceChance was abducted by his noncustodial father, Lee Herman Wackerhagen Jr. from Lockhart, Texas on December 26, 1993.
On December 27, 1993, Latricia White was found murdered in her Caldwell County home. For the previous six months, she had been living with Lee Wackerhagen. She was last seen the day before her murder in Lockhart, Texas, in the company of Wackerhagen and his son, Chance Wackerhagen, who was visiting during the Christmas holidays.
Dub Wackerhagen and his son have not been seen nor heard from since then. Wackerhagen's 1986 Ford pickup was found abandoned in Austin, Texas, a few days later, about thirty miles from the crime scene. In the truck, investigators found Dub's hunting rifle, which had not been fired, his checkbook, and his wallet. In the back were a toolbox, a spare tire, and Christmas gifts. Some of the gifts were unopened, and they were all streaked with blood.

Lee Herman Wackerhagen Jr., Abductor

Left and Center: Lee Herman Wackerhagen, circa 1993; Right: Age-progression by NCMEC to 54 years

Police have issued a warrant for Wackerhagen's arrest for the Caldwell County murder. He is also wanted in Kingsville, Texas, for Interfering With Child Custody for failing to return Chance Wackerhagen to the boy's mother, who has legal custody. In addition, he is also wanted by the FBI for Interstate Flight to Avoid Prosecution.
The abductor has a mustache and wears glasses and may also be known as Dub Wackerhagen. He was born on September 19, 1953, is 6'0" (180 cm.) tall and weighs 230 lbs. (105 kg.), with dark blond hair and blue eyes. Scars on right leg, left arm, and right arm. He was employed as a truck driver prior to Chance's abduction.
He may be suicidal. He should be considered armed and dangerous. A right thumbprint is available. NCIC Number: M-807291574.

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